The Forgotten vs The Secret in Their Eyes
The Secret in Their Eyes has the higher audience score (8/10 against 5.9/10 for The Forgotten). The Forgotten is the shorter watch at 1h 31m compared with 2h 10m. The Forgotten is the older of the two (2004 against 2009). Both are drama, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Forgotten | The Secret in Their Eyes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.9/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 2009 |
| Length | 1h 31m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller | Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | – | Argentina |
| Director | Joseph Ruben | Juan José Campanella |
| Main cast | Jessica Hecht, Gary Sinise, Dominic West, Linus Roache, Alfre Woodard | Javier Godino, Pablo Rago, Ricardo Darín, Guillermo Francella, Soledad Villamil |
Synopsis
The Forgotten
Telly Paretta is a grieving mother struggling to cope with the loss of her 8-year-old son. She is stunned when her psychiatrist reveals that she has created eight years of memories about a son she never had. But when she meets a man who has had a similar experience, Telly embarks on a search to prove her son's existence, and her sanity.
The Secret in Their Eyes
Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.
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